Well tonight was a big meeting. The propositions of changing our dues and getting ready for Fall events were all completed, but these weren't surprising. At this meeting we had the Right Eminent Grand Commander of Idaho visiting us and he gave me two big surprises. First, I was awarded the Order of the White Star, which is the highest meritorious service medal in Idaho Templary. Second, he announced the creation of a new Instruction and Education Committee and he appointed me as the my Commandery's Education Officer.

Yesterday the Boise York Rite bodies hosted the first day of the biannual 2-Day York Rite Festival. We conferred the Capitular and Cryptic degrees. It was a long day, but well worth it. In a few weeks we'll hold the 2nd day and confer the Chivalric Orders.

I'm excited as I help out in all three Orders, but particularly I'm going to confer the Order of the Temple for the first time.

Well tonight was a big meeting. The propositions of changing our dues and getting ready for Fall events were all completed, but these weren't surprising. At this meeting we had the Right Eminent Grand Commander of Idaho visiting us and he gave me two big surprises. First, I was awarded the Order of the White Star, which is the highest meritorious service medal in Idaho Templary. Second, he announced the creation of a new Instruction and Education Committee and he appointed me as the my Commandery's Education Officer.

Congratulations my Brother. That's quite an honor. When the day comes and I get to retire and have more time, its my intention to join the Commandary; as for now I only have time for Blue Lodge which believe it or not keeps me busy. Again Contrats.

Well, one of the big surprises I talked about back in August came through today. My friend Paul gave me the official word that I have been invited into the Knight Masons, an invitational body within the American York Rite system.